2015 Charity and Social Datebook

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Moss Rock Festival

Fairy Tale Ball

Fenders and Fireflies

Hearts of Hope

January

Birmingham Bowl Jan. 3 birminghambowl.com Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk Jan. 10 birminghammetrodiversitycoalition.org Red Shoe Run Jan. 10 Benefitting the Ronald McDonald House redshoerun-bham.com Second Annual Collaborative Concert Series Birmingham Boys Choir feat.

Aaron DiPiazza, Lyric Baritone Jan. 11, 4 p.m.

Brock Recital Hall, Samford University birminghamboyschoir.com Magic Moments Night at the Greatest Show on Earth Jan. 23 magicmoments.org/ circus-info.php 116

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Small Treasures: Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, and Their Contemporaries Birmingham Museum of Art Opening party: Jan. 30 Exhibition runs Jan. 31–April 26 The Best Medicine Show UAB School of Medicine Jan. 30 Alabama Theatre bestmedicineshow.com 43rd Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show Jan. 31–Feb. 1 birminghamfelinefanciers. com

February A Night Under the Big Top glenwood.org

Phoenix Ball Old Car Heaven phoenixclubofbirmingham. com UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s ArtBLINK Gala uab.edu/artblink

Pointe Ball Feb. 6 alabamaballet.org/PointeBall2013.shtml Cultural Celebrations “African Cultural Celebration” Feb. 7 artsbma.org Beaker Bash 2015: Unlock the Puzzle Feb. 7 McWane Science Center mcwane.org Jazz Cat Ball Benefitting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Feb. 7 gbhs.org Heart2Heart Benefitting A-Team Ministries Feb. 7 Bridgestreet Gallery and Loft ateamministries.org/heart2-heart

Magic City Brewfest

Magic City AIDS Walk Hearts of Hope Luncheon Benefitting The Foundry Feb. 11 thefoundryonline.org/ heartsofhope Birmingham Home and Garden Show Feb. 12–15 marketplaceevents.com Wild About Chocolate Feb. 14 awrc.org/WildAboutChocolate Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend Feb. 20–22 mercedesmarathon.com BAO Oscar Party Feb. 22 birminghamaidsoutreach. org Red Nose Ball Feb. 28 campsam.org

Magic City Arts Connection

Ninth Annual Opera Birmingham Gala operabirmingham.org

March

Love-Love Magic City Challenge reedgifoundation.com Rey of Hope Dinner and Auction hfcristorey.org 10th Annual Schoolhouse Rock Benefitting Cornerstone School March 6 Iron City Grill csalabama.org Women of Distinction Girl Scouts North Alabama March 6 girlscoutsnca.org The Exceptional Foundation’s 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off March 7 exceptionalfoundation.org

The Heart Ball “Ignite On” March 7 birminghamheartball.ahaevents.org/Cahaba Grand Oasis of Hope Luncheon March 10, 11:30–1 p.m.

The Club oasiscounseling.org Shamrock Shindig March 14 arcofjeff.org/events Diamonds for Life Gala March 14 kidone.org Rumpshaker 5k Benefitting Colorectal Cancer Awareness March 14 Sloss Furnace rumpshaker5k.com

Building and Remodeling Expo March 20–22 birminghambuilder.com/ events/building-remodelingexpo b-metro.com

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PROFILES

UCP of Greater Birmingham 2015 Goals:

•To provide the right foundation for a life without limits through early intervention and early learning programs •To provide opportunities for employment to adults with disabilities through UCP Enterprises and Employment Services •To provide physical medicine and rehabilitation and related therapies (physical, occupational, and speech) to children and adults with disabilities throughout the state of Alabama •To provide community and opportunities for greater independence through UCP’s adult day program

Who We Are:

(Opening content) United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham was founded in 1948 by individuals who cared about the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy. At that time, the Cerebral Palsy Center, or Spastic Aid of Alabama as it was known, served children of all ages in both day programs and residential services. Since that time, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham has provided services and programs for children and adults with all disabilities addressing physical and health needs, encouraging their educational development and offering opportunities for true integration into the community. At UCP, we envision a world where disability is neither defining nor limiting.

Early Intervention: Early Intervention, provided by UCP at no cost to the families served, provides hope and help for families of infants and toddlers with delays in development, diagnosed disabilities or children who are at risk for developmental delay during the first three years of life. UCP Early Intervention reached over 700 individuals last year.

Early Learning: UCP’s Early Learning program, Hand in Hand, is an accredited, inclusive-style learning environment that serves children from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years. Last year, Hand in Hand made a difference in the lives of nearly 200 children and continues to provide an inclusive learning environment for children of all abilities.

Life Without Limits Clinic: The Life Without Limits Clinic, a family-centered physical medicine and rehabilitation facility, saw over 2,000 patients last year. The clinic services also include outpatient therapy, which serves Jefferson and the ten surrounding counties, as well as dental and optometry screenings in our health and wellness program.

Employment Services: UCP’s Employment Services program helps people with disabilities find competitive jobs that are based on the person’s preferences and abilities and the needs of the employer.

Adult Day Program: LINCPoint, UCP’s adult day program, offers a variety of services promoting independence for nearly 150 men and women with disabilities.

UCP Enterprises: Gone for Good, one of the businesses established

by UCP to provide employment for people with disabilities, employs over 100 adults living with physical, developmental and intellectual challenges. This successful secure document destruction business is one of the numerous ways UCP Enterprises provides opportunities to participants for independence, skill development and the chance to be employed. Learn more about how Gone for Good can help your business at www.ucpgoneforgood.com .

Ways to Get Involved: Ways to Give: •Donate online •Annual Giving (cash, stocks, in-kind) •Tribute and Memorial Gifts •Corporate Event Sponsorships •Planned gifts

Find Us Online:

Main Page: www.ucpbham.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ucpbham Twitter: @UCPBirmingham Instagram: @UCPBham

Take a Tour:

Schedule yourself or your group to visit our beautiful campus and on-site programs. Call 205-944-3909 to register.

Special Promotion

Events: 25rd Annual Casual Day: April 24, 2015 Casual Day is an area-wide fundraiser for UCP that promotes advocacy and awareness for people with disabilities in the Greater Birmingham area. Local employers allow their employees to purchase and wear a T-shirt from UCP, demonstrating their support of people with disabilities.

Life Without Limits Luncheon: September 3, 2015 The annual luncheon celebrates life without limits for people with disabilities and is an important source of support for UCP’s work. UCP also presents the Life Without Limits awards at the luncheon to individuals and groups from the community who have advanced UCP’s mission of benefiting children and adults with disabilities.

Driving After Dark: May 7, 2015 Driving After Dark is a night-golf event hosted by the UCP Jr. Board.

The first nine holes are played in the daylight, and the last nine holes are played in the evening with glow-in-the-dark golf balls and fluorescent lights.

Vino & Van Gogh: August 6, 2015 Vino & Van Gogh is a wine and art event hosted by the UCP Jr. Board. The event features a silent auction, wine tastings, live music and artwork displays from local artists.

Mission Statement:

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham provides innovative services connecting people with disabilities to their communities and empowering individuals to live full and meaningful lives.

100 Oslo Circle• Birmingham, AL 35211 • ucpbham@ucpbham.com • 205-944-3909

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there CHARITY AND SOCIAL Leprechaun Leap 5K and Festival Easter Seals of Alabama March 21 runsignup.com/race/al/birmingham/leprechaunleap

April

Girlfriend Gala alliteracycouncil.wordpress.com/girlfriend-gala

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Mutt Strut: Dog-Friendly 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run April 18 handinpaw.org/events/ mutt_strut.html “Here Comes the Sun” Gala for FirstLight April 18 firstlightshelter.org

When Pigs Fly Kosher BBQ Cook-Off & Festival Temple Beth-El whenpigsflykosherbbq.com Museum Ball May 2 Birmingham Museum of Art artsbma.org

Earthbound’s Earthfest April 18 Avondale Brewery blackwarriorriver.org

Food Truck Round Up May 2 Macy’s at Colonial Brookwood Village preschool-partners.org

Birmingham Fashion Week Pepper Place bhamfashionweek.com

Pink Palace Casino Night April 18 Iron City pinkpalacecasinonight.com

Ballet, Bourbon and Bowties May 2 alabamaballet.org/balletbourbon-bowties.shtml

Bargain Carousel & Bargain Bash jlbonline.com

Magic City Art Connection April 24–26, 2015 magiccityart.com

BBQ for Building bbqforbuilding.com

March for Babies April 25 marchofdimes.org/alabama

Arty Party May 3 B&A Warehouse birminghamaidsoutreach. org

Fashionably Fair facebook.com/sojourns. birmingham

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Dash Benefitting Children’s Hospital April 4 k2d2fun.com 16th Annual Purse & Passion April 9 ywcabham.org Tempo—A Family Fun Festival April 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Crestwood Park ccr-bhm.org Bell Center Cornhole Classic April 11 Good People Brewing Co. thebellcenter.org/events/ cornhole-classic Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-Off April 11 Railroad Park bhamcajuncookoff.com Episcopal Place Gumbo Gala April 18 gumbogala.com

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Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Dress Circle Society Gala April 25 redmountaintheatre.org Tour de Blue: Cycling For Prostate Cancer Awareness April 25 tourdeblue.com MS Wine Auction April 26 nationalMSSociety.org/ chapters/ACL/fundraisingevents/evening-of-wines Dining Out For Life April 30 diningoutforlife.com/birmingham

May

WE Eat Together Benefitting West End Community Gardens urban-ministry.org

13th Annual Swinging for Solutions Golf Tournament May 4 eastersealsbham.org Driving After Dark May 7 United Cerebral Palsy Birmingham ucpbham.com Swing for Kids Golf Classic May 11 csalabama.org Regions Tradition May 13–17 Shoal Creek regionstradition.com Birmingham Great Strides May 16 Veteran’s Park fightcf.cff.org Do Dah Day May 16 dodahday.org Ninth Annual Preserve Jazz Festival May 17 preservejazz.com

Drive Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament May 18 bcrsa.org Take Steps Birmingham May 30 Homewood Central Park cctakesteps.org/birmingham Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival DeBardeleben Park bobsykesblues.com

June

Tee It Up Fore Life Golf Tournament American Cancer Society June 1 Art on the Rocks artsbma.org/events/artontherocks Chefs for the Cure komenncalabama.org Vulcan’s 111th Birthday Bash!

June 6, 12–4 p.m.

Juneteenth Culture Fest June 6, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. bcri.org Art From The Heart June 14 B&A Warehouse studiobythetracks.org Big Green Eggs in the ’Ham Third Annual Big Green Egg Cook-Off Regions Park June 20 eastersealsbham.org

July

Young Hot Birmingham ypbirmingham.com I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie facebook.com/BPLYP

Schaeffer Eye Center CityFest schaeffercityfest.com

Table of Hope Benefitting Urban Ministries urban-ministry.org

Fifth Annual Taste of Birmingham July 30 thetasteofbirmingham.com

Western Wine & Food Festival Benefitting the Birmingham Zoo westernsupermarkets.com

August

Sidewalk Film Festival Birmingham City Center sidewalkfest.com Vino & Van Gogh Aug. 6 ucpbham.com AIDS Alabama’s Red Hot for the Cause Casino Night Aug. 8 Workplay aidsalabama.org Fourth Annual Fenders & Fireflies eastersealsbham.org Old Car Heaven Birmingham Restaurant Week Aug. 14–23 bhamrestaurantweek.com Picasso Pets Aug. 15 Old Car Heaven picassopets.com American Cancer Society Hope Gala Aug. 22 Ninth Annual Fairy Tale Ball Aug. 22, 6–9 p.m. ccr-bhm.org Chirps and Chips Aug. 22 awrc.org Autism Shines Gala Aug. 22 autismshinesgala.com

March of Dimes Signature Chefs of Birmingham marchofdimes.org/alabama Fifth Annual Head Over Teal 5K/1 Mile Fun Run/Family Fun Day Sept. 13 Hoover Preserve thinkoflaura.org/HeadOverTeal Magic City AIDS Walk & 5K Run Sept. 20 birminghamaidsoutreach. org

October

Cahaba River Society Fry Down Trussville Springs frydown.com Kid One Trick or Trot 5K (Costume Run) kid1trickortrot.com Arts & Music on the Green / Uncorked! On The Green at Ross Bridge UncorkedOnTheGreen.com Boo at the Zoo The Birmingham Zoo birminghamzoo.com Antiques at the Gardens Oct. 1–4 Birmingham Botanical Gardens 52nd Annual Bluff Park Art Show Oct. 3 bluffparkartshow.com

September ZooGala The Birmingham Zoo birminghamzoo.com

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Red Mountain Theatre Company Annual Gala The Pointe Ball

The Phoenix Ball

Red Nose Ball Breakin Bread: Local Flavor Festival Oct. 4 Railroad Park birminghamoriginals.org Shoot for the Cure Oct. 8–9 cff.org/Chapters/alabama The Linley Heflin Fashion Show Oct. 14 Sheraton Birmingham linleyheflin.org Komen Race for the Cure Oct. 17 komenncalabama.org Harvest of Hope Benefitting Cornerstone School of Alabama Oct. 20 csalabama.org BOO Halloween Party Oct. 30 boohalloweenparty.com Taste of the Magic City Thursdays in October tasteofthemagiccity.com 122

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November Light the Night lightthenight.org

Jr. League Market Noel jlbonline.com Illuminations Ball Cahaba Grand Conference Center childrensilluminations.org 11th Annual “Finish the Fight” Iron Bowl Tailgate Party reedgifoundation.com Dia de los Muertos Numero Trece Nov. 1 barehandsinc.org Moss Rock Festival Nov. 7–8 bluffparkartshow.com

68th Annual Presentation of Handel’s MESSIAH Alabama Civic Chorale Nov. 22 alabamacivicchorale.com

December Zoolight Safari The Birmingham Zoo birminghamzoo.com

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Alabama Ballet alabamaballet.org/nutcracker Little Black Dress Party Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama BCRFA.org Blue Light Special Art Show Benefitting the First Light Women’s Shelter earthbornpottery.net/about/ blue-light-special-art-show Alabama Wildlife Center Holiday Craft & Bake Sale awrc.org/craftandbake Christmas at Arlington Dec. 5–6 birminghamal.gov/arlington Home for the Holidays Opera Birmingham Dec. 10 & 12 operabirmingham.org